Low-Cost Living in a TINY Camper for 3 Years

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Karen has been living this 21-foot caravan full-time for over 3 years and she's currently in the process of renovating an even smaller vintage trailer to call home! This RV lifestyle allows her the freedom to explore New Zealand, and it also gives her more financial flexibility with her graphic design contracts since her cost of living in a camper is lower than it would be in an apartment or owning a home. In this video she gives us a full tour of her tiny home, she tells us about the pros and cons of her minimalist nomadic lifestyle, and she shares her favourite places to park!
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  • @diver0129
    @diver01294 жыл бұрын

    It seems like a trailer is a better idea than a van. If the vehicle pulling it dies for some reason, you can replace it without replacing your home.

  • @fratira7271

    @fratira7271

    4 жыл бұрын

    True! Also it is possible to use the car separately, like day trips, cities, groceries, without spending too much on gasoline and having less problem driving and finding parking (europe urban design for my case). At the end the less the home travels, the less likely is to get damaged, which I think is a serious threat since a simple driving accident can mean month of repairs without an house. So reduced travel from point A to B and car usage for small trips is a huge benefit.

  • @popuptoaster

    @popuptoaster

    4 жыл бұрын

    There are pros and cons to both, you have to be more careful where you park for the night in a caravan because you can't just crawl into the driver seat and leave if something dodgy is going on outside, depends where you happen to be travelling. You're also more vulnerable to having either the tow vehicle stolen over night, or the 'van if you drop it to go into a town or whatnot. If I were exclusively using secure sites I'd probably pick a caravan, other wise I'd choose a camper van, well, I would if I hadn't decided to live on a boat instead, easier to find places to park. ;)

  • @HR-wd6cw

    @HR-wd6cw

    4 жыл бұрын

    Possibly. If you want more space to move around and store things, yeah. But as she pointed out, if you want to be more nimble I guess (ie. be able to leave at a moment's notice) a van might be better. I personally couldn't see myself living in a van (too cramped and not enough space) but possibly a camper.

  • @diver0129

    @diver0129

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@popuptoaster a boat is really what I want. 😁

  • @popuptoaster

    @popuptoaster

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@diver0129 Things cost more on a boat project, more than you expect if it's your first one, things you don't think about like having to buy stainless steel screws etc. Having said that, a boat should hold it's value better if looked after and in my experience it's easier to find nice places to stay with less hassle. I'm finishing mine so it's still usable as a proper boat rather than a floating home and will go travelling in it eventually.

  • @TarTelperienNumenor
    @TarTelperienNumenor4 жыл бұрын

    Love that you're featuring someone who has been in their setup for a few years! Sometimes channels feature someone who has only been living this way for a few months. While it's nice to see those spaces, I believe that experience really helps to know what works, what doesn't work, and what you really need to make tiny living enjoyable 💙

  • @Noukz37

    @Noukz37

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, aged wisdom is best wisdom!

  • @jscott0174

    @jscott0174

    3 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree! Also, loving that the tiny didn't cost the same amount as a traditional home 🥰 I see more tiny homes that are double the cost of my almost 2k sqft home. It seriously deters me from the idea.

  • @TheMcNeillsonWheels
    @TheMcNeillsonWheels4 жыл бұрын

    We were lucky enough to meet Karen last year, during her UK tour. We can confirm that she is as lovely in real life as she comes across in this video. It was a shame that we weren’t able to spend more time with her, as she had lovely stories to share and is great company. Looking forward to seeing her again in New Zealand some time soon. Best wishes, Karen. Jamie & Stacey

  • @therovingwriter
    @therovingwriter4 жыл бұрын

    Been living in a similar caravan for 6,5 years, and still loving it, before that 3,5 years in a Lakota style tipi which was great weren't it not for the cold and wet weather in the Netherlands, Best tip for caravan living is going full electric, (heating, cooking) you don't have to haul gas tanks all the time and you're never running out when you're halfway done cooking, and go LED for lighting, it saves quite a bit on bills.

  • @Neetje42ever

    @Neetje42ever

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've been living in vans and campers for the past decade in The Netherlands and I know most of the camper parking spots are camper-only... I've been thinking about getting a caravan but I'd hate to go find a campground every day. Do you stay a lot in campings or is there a way to live out of a caravan in public spaces that I'm not aware of?

  • @wilmaknickersfit

    @wilmaknickersfit

    4 жыл бұрын

    We've had a very similar Sterling model to this one for long weekends and holidays all year round since 1998. It was 2 years old when we bought it and it is now stored on a farm in Wales. We toured with it for about 5 years before deciding to park it in Wales. It's had a lot of use, but still looks good. We should have stayed in it for 4 long weekends by now and we're due to stay in it next week for the whole week. Personally I would find it too small for us to live full time, but we could if we needed to.

  • @kaamn1829

    @kaamn1829

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aah, thanks for the tip!

  • @susieqart

    @susieqart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Those of you who stay in The Netherlands in a caravan, van or tent. I would like to do it but how do you keep an adress for your health care insurance and such, everything I can figure out but this one is in my way so I figured I'd ask.

  • @Neetje42ever

    @Neetje42ever

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@susieqart You can set up an adress as your postal adress. The problem here is that a regular PO box isn't allowed for this. You either register yourself at a friend, family or the salvation army (Leger des Heils).

  • @theWZZA
    @theWZZA4 жыл бұрын

    Exploring Alternatives has the most sensible alternative living videos on KZread. Thanks for the great content!

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the positive feedback, happy you're enjoying the videos!! :)

  • @jaspreetb1547

    @jaspreetb1547

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree!

  • @redsreds6598

    @redsreds6598

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ExploringAlternatives how do you get power for fridge sockets ECT

  • @michaelmccoy2698

    @michaelmccoy2698

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jaspreetb1547 🙂

  • @ghasemranjbar6317

    @ghasemranjbar6317

    4 жыл бұрын

    افزردن به پاسخ عمومی

  • @lbermdz3685
    @lbermdz36854 жыл бұрын

    A caravan with toilet and shower. Perfect. ✨

  • @Octaviuseats

    @Octaviuseats

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now all she needs is a fridge

  • @swifty_stream_s

    @swifty_stream_s

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Octaviuseats it already has ond

  • @user-ot1jo2mp3h
    @user-ot1jo2mp3h4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like this girl has her life organised. Nothing to tie her down. Enjoyed this. Thanks.

  • @andrewhudson2860

    @andrewhudson2860

    4 жыл бұрын

    John Taylor All that gets very heavy going in later life. Wish her well. 🇬🇧

  • @johnmatthews3990

    @johnmatthews3990

    4 жыл бұрын

    And that's the key.

  • @kamazula

    @kamazula

    4 жыл бұрын

    John Taylor, just because she's loving this way now doesn't mean she'll be living like this for her whole life. People change. Priorities change.

  • @hooh1644

    @hooh1644

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewhudson2860 What's with all the old people buying RV's and living on the road then?

  • @thefbiagentbehindurscreen5390

    @thefbiagentbehindurscreen5390

    3 жыл бұрын

    @John Taylor wow such a negative outlook, when that happens she'll decide what to do. Life changes and nothing is ever permanent.

  • @starbelt440
    @starbelt4404 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, I have just bought a caravan almost the same model but with no back bedroom, I was a graphic designer too so I am pleased you can do all that on the move The same problem,no funds to buy a house, looked at tiny homes but the caravan has all you need except space. Much of the technology is out there to update the caravan as you have done power wise. Very encouraging to watch. Best wishes

  • @tangotwo73
    @tangotwo734 жыл бұрын

    I live in a thirty foot Airstream. I recently bought a 1949 vintage travel trailer that I LOVE, it is in perfect condition and has everything you need ....It is the cutest thing ever...

  • @chelseac2190

    @chelseac2190

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cool!

  • @sunil...841

    @sunil...841

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @teiltje

    @teiltje

    4 жыл бұрын

    I envy you, to own an Airstream and live in it sounds like a dream to me.

  • @Celestebun

    @Celestebun

    4 жыл бұрын

    What did you do with the airstream after moving into the new home?

  • @rapunzeleh546
    @rapunzeleh5464 жыл бұрын

    maybe a positive thing to come out of this COVID pandemic, is that people will rediscover the joys of 'home' - big or small...

  • @kenneth6102

    @kenneth6102

    4 жыл бұрын

    @rapunzel eh? You mean a house or apartment? I live in the centre of a city, my children and I are hardly enjoying the urban imprisonment, and I enjoy even less uncertainty created by my mortgage payment corroding into my retirement savings. I can imagine people paying rent enjoying that even less. I would personally prefer to have the option of driving my home away into some rural area and just drive in for groceries and not having to worry about affording the upkeep. However, I do prefer a catamaran.

  • @chasingsimpledreams
    @chasingsimpledreams4 жыл бұрын

    So glad you guys interviewed her! I saw an older interview of hers and she seems like such a cool lady.

  • @sunil...841

    @sunil...841

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @username42
    @username424 жыл бұрын

    "i started dating someone who lives in a bus" this is the only place in internet you can hear it :D

  • @lalabuddy

    @lalabuddy

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @SoumyaChowdhuri
    @SoumyaChowdhuri4 жыл бұрын

    This lady has such a buoyant character and it looks great how sorted her life is. It feels great to see how big her life is even in this tiny camper van.

  • @Daemiex
    @Daemiex4 жыл бұрын

    nice too see someone doing what THEY want for a change, genuine inspiration

  • @johnshares
    @johnshares4 жыл бұрын

    Wife and I ,spent 5 years around Australia, in a caravan mainly free camping. When ever we felt the campsite was a “ Bit dodgy” we left the car attached. So the van was level and from memory we only had to leave in a rush twice ! Marvellous adventure.

  • @user-ot1jo2mp3h

    @user-ot1jo2mp3h

    4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting what you wrote John. I am 68 now. But two years ago, I backpacked and hostelled in Australia for a few months. Also found it a bit rough and sketchy in places. I live in Switzerland and would say it is very safe to walk alone at any time of day or night. Lived in South Africa for a few years 1981 - 1989 and that was also not safe. Even with Apartheid before it ended. The joy of returning home to Switzerland was more than a joy. Believe me. With the name John, I guess you live in an English speaking country. Here in CH, it is Gian (John).

  • @johnshares

    @johnshares

    4 жыл бұрын

    1 11 , Hallo 1.11, Wow that sounds very secretive, Yes I left the UK in 1971 to come to Australia, then found and married an English girl, and so I do hold onto my British jokes. I envy you living in Switzerland 🇨🇭 so very picturesque take care .

  • @user-ot1jo2mp3h

    @user-ot1jo2mp3h

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@johnshares Hi John, So you are from UK and now living in AU. Enjoy the British humour. The Swiss are very nice and friendly but at the same seious about life. But that is life for us Swiss. We have rules here, but they are for our own good. CH is most certainly a beautiful, peaceful and interesting place to live. Although the EU kind of do not like us, because we have Direct Democracy voting and the Swiss Franc is too strong for their liking. But CH, in no bats an eyelid at the EU bleating about this or that. I live in Zurich. When in AU, I really fell in love with Uluru. Spent about 8 days there. Not getting board for one moment. If I were to live in AU, think it would be Adelaide. Do not know why, but felt I was in a little niche there. Did not do the West side of AU. AU is so large. one really needs two trips trips to take it all in. Have heard Darwin is charming. Where are you situated? Kindest greetings and enjoy this coming week.

  • @W4ABN

    @W4ABN

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm curious as to what the circumstances were where you had to leave in a rush... bad neighbors? Sounds like camping in Australia would be quite an adventure.

  • @johnshares

    @johnshares

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daniel - S/V Rhapsody Hello Daniel, lets just say when we where set up in a lay-by at sun down and a 4 wd came in with 3 characters more than drunk shouting and drove into the bush, the feeling was, when or will they return ? I Pushed everything on table onto seats and we moved out. On the whole we did ok over 5 years. Stayed at several free camp sites for 2 - 3 months, thanks to solar panels and large water tanks. Regards John

  • @georgeins.c.494
    @georgeins.c.4943 жыл бұрын

    You are truly blessed with a simpler lifestyle.

  • @LutorKF
    @LutorKF3 жыл бұрын

    Karen, I admire your intelligence in the choices you made regarding your caravan, if I could go back in time I would do the same as you did. God bless you, hugs from Brazil.

  • @SrSrk98
    @SrSrk984 жыл бұрын

    she seems like a cool person...great small home...miss seeing Matt and Danielle at the start of the video....such lovely people...God bless good souls everywhere:)

  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! Check out Karen's KZread channel here: kzread.info

  • @katz2912
    @katz29124 жыл бұрын

    I've followed Karen's channel for over a year now and she's awesome! She's a very brave lady who isn't afraid to tackle new projects and travel to new places. Her travels in New Zealand have been amazing as well as her caravanning trip to the UK last summer. Her restoration of the vintage caravan has been very interesting to watch, can't wait to see the end result! 👍🏼

  • @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer

    @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Katz 29 - Unless I missed it, I didn't see her channel info listed here. Would you be willing to give me that info? I also like to check out her channel. Thanks Muchly 🙏🏼

  • @katz2912

    @katz2912

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer Her channel name has now changed to: Travelling K - RV and Homestead.

  • @jbhann
    @jbhann4 жыл бұрын

    Did a double take when she mentioned the temps in Fahrenheit, as I was expecting to hear temps in celsius.

  • @kpherenz

    @kpherenz

    3 жыл бұрын

    hehe i think she knows she has a lot of overseas followers :) - us NZ watchers already know what the climates like ;)

  • @Michael9-23-15
    @Michael9-23-154 жыл бұрын

    Living life instead of just existing. Well done!

  • @hotshot619
    @hotshot6194 жыл бұрын

    I've always wondered how people managed to date/socialize while living more nomadic. Glad she addressed it. Seems like a very interesting life style.

  • @Zeriel00

    @Zeriel00

    4 жыл бұрын

    Funny how you say that when in the US i've lived several years in places where I never knew my neighbours lol. I don't think they'll be much difference at all.

  • @campergirl3510

    @campergirl3510

    3 жыл бұрын

    Socializing is easy, you meet people EVERYWHERE and they are often interested in how my life is different. I also am a vocalist so going to sing brings me a lot of socializing. You meet people at the gas station, grocery store, walking in the wilderness you can come across campers. As for dating, I am quite content being single for life by choice. They would cramp my lifestyle unless they had their own camper.

  • @tangerinealarm
    @tangerinealarm4 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see someone living in a custom build tiny house (though I love seeing those). And acknowledging the ease of just going and choosing something and getting it there and then.

  • @overlander6117
    @overlander61173 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how many people plus me in this world prefer to enjoy their life by being alone ?!!

  • @simplyrise5217

    @simplyrise5217

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me👋👋👋🇳🇿🙌

  • @PixelShade

    @PixelShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, me too. Lone wolf here as well. I do have a partner, but we live apart, don't have- or want kids and we both require a lot of time by ourselves. :)

  • @pubbets7290

    @pubbets7290

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meeeeee! I often go weeks at a time being alone

  • @GabijaS18

    @GabijaS18

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me 100%. So much better than wasting time on negative, vain people who drain the energy right out of you. Don’t need that in my life 😁😁

  • @overlander6117

    @overlander6117

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GabijaS18 %100 I agree with you 👌

  • @DrgnMage2536
    @DrgnMage25364 жыл бұрын

    That is a great caravan! Very organized! I love all the windows and your lounge area.

  • @plauditecives
    @plauditecives3 жыл бұрын

    Just love her story! So inspirational. Karen has a wonderfully organized mind -- speaks clearly and logically.

  • @williamswarm8952
    @williamswarm89524 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for reviewing this well equipped trailer but also the life style insight. Best wishes with your personal life.

  • @bonnienklyde918
    @bonnienklyde9184 жыл бұрын

    I love your caravan. I also think how your going about living is wonderful. You have great confidence and will be successful for years to come. Be safe, stay well.

  • @Mosfet510
    @Mosfet5104 жыл бұрын

    It looks like peace of mind to me. This is exactly what I'm interested in. Great video!

  • @solobushman
    @solobushman4 жыл бұрын

    Good for you young lady. The most important thing in life is being happy which apparently you are . Don't let anyone hold you back from enjoying life. Have a great day.

  • @rayrayrayrayray79
    @rayrayrayrayray794 жыл бұрын

    I love her youtube channel. I've been following it for a long time. I love the New Zealand scenery and all the information she provides about an alternate way of living.

  • @hero2006
    @hero20064 жыл бұрын

    Great video and thanks for sharing. I've been living this exact way for 3 years myself. My 10 year plan is to keep on living this way. It's a simple and affordable way to live. A lot better than paying outrageous rent.

  • @redakcem
    @redakcem4 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love the bathroom. Tiny, compact and looks like a closet. Perfect.

  • @juliemathias8107
    @juliemathias81074 жыл бұрын

    Wow I love your honesty about things that are good, bad and safe, the way in which you explain how things work and the troubles you can face, Thank you I now know what to look for

  • @Woodenarrows
    @Woodenarrows4 жыл бұрын

    Good for you. I really like all the windows and light of your unit, nice setup...

  • @shalomweston6562
    @shalomweston65624 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Travelling K. She's got great content on her channel and blog.

  • @ElsaRhae
    @ElsaRhae4 жыл бұрын

    You’ve got the best videos, nomad stories and tours! I love this space.

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Elsa!

  • @jhingbangayan762

    @jhingbangayan762

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you Elsa👍

  • @jimboid135

    @jimboid135

    3 жыл бұрын

    And Barron😉

  • @MNP67
    @MNP674 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely, simple setup. You are surrounded by fresh air and nature. Well done!

  • @theolynwarrender
    @theolynwarrender4 жыл бұрын

    Started my caravan project here in the UK 🇬🇧 - seems like the most practical solution if you’re looking to stay in places for longer periods of time but move around for change of scenery every now and then.

  • @zapfanzapfan
    @zapfanzapfan4 жыл бұрын

    The one thing I'd do differently is keep the micro wave, can't live without mine :-)

  • @olik136

    @olik136

    4 жыл бұрын

    really? I use it about twice a year- it is currently a bread bin with a clock

  • @trijetz3562

    @trijetz3562

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@olik136 dang

  • @jeffreycalkins7679
    @jeffreycalkins76794 жыл бұрын

    Good job this woman seems to have it all figured out. Safe travels

  • @johnboyle8452
    @johnboyle84523 жыл бұрын

    Love the fact you are so honest. Great video watching from Scotland.

  • @TeeMarie36
    @TeeMarie364 жыл бұрын

    I love your tiny home and how honest you are about the storage space... it gives me insight on what I would need for storage with food and clothes when I take the plung to buy a tiny home.

  • @alena4784
    @alena47844 жыл бұрын

    That water tank at 4:28 min., I totally thought it's her "washing machine" LOL

  • @outdoortherapy6596

    @outdoortherapy6596

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea Alena

  • @usernameisusername

    @usernameisusername

    4 жыл бұрын

    She thinks it her dog. She has gone mad.

  • @marklittler784

    @marklittler784

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its certainly a good idea though wash your clothes while you shop or exercise looooool

  • @zapfanzapfan

    @zapfanzapfan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Patent that idea, quick! :-)

  • @pohyokelo
    @pohyokelo4 жыл бұрын

    Love this video as it is about a solo lady traveller. Yes, the safety aspect concerned me and I am glad she spoke about it. Probably ok for New Zealand but for some places with more safety concerns, a van would be safer. ❤

  • @dynocoach
    @dynocoach4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing a little bit about your life. I love the layout of your caravan(camper)!!! ALL THOSE WINDOWS...WOW!!! Prefect set up for you it looks like. Continued future success and stay safe!!

  • @fidindingnemolovee
    @fidindingnemolovee2 жыл бұрын

    this is a fantastic video, you were concise and clear and you answered questions i didn’t even know i had!!

  • @BrianthatiscalledBrian
    @BrianthatiscalledBrian4 жыл бұрын

    I feel more relaxed just watching this video. 👍🙂

  • @YouTubeUzername
    @YouTubeUzername4 жыл бұрын

    I really envy her lifestyle, hopefully this will be me one day.

  • @johnmendoza5907

    @johnmendoza5907

    3 жыл бұрын

    It will be you!!

  • @matty6848

    @matty6848

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can do it. You can buy a decent caravan for a few grand it’s not mega expensive. They are cheap to buy me cheap to run, so just go for it...

  • @angelereynolds2122

    @angelereynolds2122

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't envy, just do it. I've been doing it for years in Canada you have no idea how liberating it can be. If you wait you will regret not doing it sooner. If you decide you don't like it (unlikely) you can always go back to how you are now if you leave some items in storage.

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting and sharing. Nice to hear from Karen.

  • @1bizjets
    @1bizjets4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us into your home to show us the lifestyle. I'm only a few years from retirement and considering seriously doing the same. You'r well organized and above all well adapted to the living. Lots of love from Arizona USA.

  • @alex-025x

    @alex-025x

    2 жыл бұрын

    How is it going Gene😀?

  • @karenknowles1537
    @karenknowles15374 жыл бұрын

    I had never seen your water hookup. The rolling thing is great.

  • @beccadawson8206

    @beccadawson8206

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very common in the UK. Its often called an aqua roll although that is a brand name.

  • @williamedgarperrigo9813

    @williamedgarperrigo9813

    4 жыл бұрын

    i remember seeing it in France 20 years ago, owned by a British caravan owner, so it seems to be a British invention which is very cool!

  • @matty6848

    @matty6848

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@williamedgarperrigo9813 yes they are. The Aqua roll is used by most British caravaners including myself😁👍

  • @Lumencraft-
    @Lumencraft-4 жыл бұрын

    Love that caravan. I'd like to have that exact model if I could find one in the USA.

  • @juliestoker-buckell5398

    @juliestoker-buckell5398

    3 жыл бұрын

    How does this caravan differ to a caravan built in the States? (Apart from obvious mains electrics etc )

  • @bangbangcfp

    @bangbangcfp

    3 жыл бұрын

    It looks better then most

  • @anjafulle4160

    @anjafulle4160

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bangbangcfp and it has a LOT of windows! love it, too

  • @jocelynelangis777
    @jocelynelangis7774 жыл бұрын

    Love this option for living. Beautifully surrounded, very well equipped, a dream life and smart! Congratulations!

  • @LibbyWithnall
    @LibbyWithnall4 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching Karen's channel for some time now but it was still nice getting to see the details of her van again and hear all about her experience in one video.

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo26434 жыл бұрын

    I’d much rather have a caravan in the hills, than a mansion in the slums.

  • @chippledon1

    @chippledon1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ten Minute Tokyo 2: Question: how many mansions exist amidst slums???

  • @tenminutetokyo2643

    @tenminutetokyo2643

    4 жыл бұрын

    chippledon1 It was a reference to an old Crowded House song.

  • @harls3337

    @harls3337

    3 жыл бұрын

    chippledon1 a lot actually

  • @lauraberkholtz7959

    @lauraberkholtz7959

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tenminutetokyo2643 I got it :-)

  • @dewaltrich7228

    @dewaltrich7228

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@harls3337 True, I worked in slums and noticed that in the middle of slums there are occasionally beautiful houses. When you're raised in one and you do financially well in life, this is your community and you want to stay among your friends, family..

  • @ginasreview1030
    @ginasreview10304 жыл бұрын

    I would totally live like this & also, love how you guys interviewed someone who's lived in their caravan, tiny house, airstream, etc.

  • @themodernpioneeroutdoorsad7230
    @themodernpioneeroutdoorsad72304 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful country and young nomadic lady. Thank you for taking us with you. You guys have come a long way, congratulations! Cheers from the Nevada desert!

  • @atypocrat1779
    @atypocrat17794 жыл бұрын

    loved this video. Amazing how much freedom she has by keeping it simple. Soon to be even simpler!

  • @Kiwionwing
    @Kiwionwing4 жыл бұрын

    Cool seeing Karen here. Been following on her chanel too

  • @cellphonenut
    @cellphonenut4 жыл бұрын

    Unreal this young women seems to have a higher level of life than most of us humans. Enjoyed the story in its entirety 👌👏💪🧐

  • @RickMartinYouTube

    @RickMartinYouTube

    4 жыл бұрын

    She has a YT channel. I've lost track of it, but used to follow.

  • @RickMartinYouTube

    @RickMartinYouTube

    4 жыл бұрын

    Traveling K.

  • @aacc8466

    @aacc8466

    4 жыл бұрын

    mortals and their lack of imagination. I have visited more lifetimes simply by picking up a book.

  • @mobileplayers5008

    @mobileplayers5008

    4 жыл бұрын

    Higher than yo niggaHigher than yo n

  • @shandelebroyles1099

    @shandelebroyles1099

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mobileplayers5008 really

  • @michelvaillancourt3833
    @michelvaillancourt38333 жыл бұрын

    I loved discovering this video...it is simple and full of info at the same time...looking to camp soon...thank you and be safe !!!

  • @NikJaKen
    @NikJaKen4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video, thank you for sharing your life with us!

  • @puntabachata
    @puntabachata4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe add a Lagun mount table for extra counter space in the kitchen.

  • @kiefferkeepinon828
    @kiefferkeepinon8284 жыл бұрын

    Why can we not have caravans/trailers like this in the United States??? I love the layout and openness for the size, and even the shape...Thank you for another wonderful interview and tour. 💗

  • @staciecook5217

    @staciecook5217

    4 жыл бұрын

    Karen van Eersel I agree!!!

  • @alanw2036

    @alanw2036

    Жыл бұрын

    Her caravan is a UK caravan. It's very standard in appearance and layout for a UK caravan. Brits like a traditional, homely look in their caravans.

  • @leannes5100

    @leannes5100

    Жыл бұрын

    The interior reminds me of a boat and you just don’t find that in the US unfortunately

  • @9595luke
    @9595luke Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video answered so many of my questions regarding this lifestyle so cool 👍

  • @h0ckeyd
    @h0ckeyd4 жыл бұрын

    This is AMAZING! Good on her! As an Englishman who's spent a few months travelling with Intercity up and down New Zealand and who spent holidays nearly every year as a child at caravan holiday parks (they're a big thing in the UK); I say anything that lets you see as much as you can of the land of the long white cloud is amazing......just, try to spend a bit more time in the South Island; It's so beautiful.

  • @LaughingblueSu
    @LaughingblueSu4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you took out the microwave. I tossed mine over a decade ago, never missed it.

  • @alexlarson833
    @alexlarson8334 жыл бұрын

    Karen is super cool and I love her tiny house! I’ll check out her channel for sure 👍

  • @AutumnButterfly
    @AutumnButterfly3 жыл бұрын

    I love the way this caravan is designed, especially the bathroom. Looks very comfortable.

  • @rawbarbie
    @rawbarbie4 жыл бұрын

    Love all the light from the windows and skylight. Looks like a very nice trailer.

  • @PhiTonics
    @PhiTonics4 жыл бұрын

    Really cool camper with those giant front windows.

  • @ukmitch86

    @ukmitch86

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's nothing, have a look at some of the more modern UK/Euro designs from Bailey and Swift - the window stretches from the bottom of Karen's window and goes through to the roof. Lucky to have these caravans in Europe, seem to be exported a lot.

  • @mrgravyman
    @mrgravyman4 жыл бұрын

    She did a good series on touring the UK in a caravan recently.

  • @jayantvohra1825

    @jayantvohra1825

    4 жыл бұрын

    What about heat and air?

  • @ItaintmeCCC

    @ItaintmeCCC

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Pete Coventry Is there a video, more info on this?

  • @jimstevens6132

    @jimstevens6132

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Pete Coventry don't think she's fake. Bailey caravans brought her over to England and let her use one of their caravans to tour England, Peugeot loans a car too, it's called promo work

  • @ukmitch86

    @ukmitch86

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Pete Coventry is she fake Pete? She's shacked up with a guy that lives in a bus and is doing up a vintage van on the same site as the van she lives in - would love to know if you're right.

  • @zanesutherland406
    @zanesutherland4064 жыл бұрын

    I love the euro designed campers versus most on the market here in the USA. The grey water system is genius! Never seen something like that before. Also love all the windows and the skylight

  • @odiesclips7621
    @odiesclips76214 жыл бұрын

    You are living the life! And you are the envy of many people. Good for you! I wish you peace and happiness in all of your ventures. Odie from Kentucky

  • @Lracnolip
    @Lracnolip4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, north America sux when it comes to trailers, that one looks so nice.

  • @LaughingblueSu
    @LaughingblueSu4 жыл бұрын

    The travel trailer is much nicer than trailers they have in the usa

  • @tikitavi7120

    @tikitavi7120

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing. Superior in every detail.

  • @trypoeting1211
    @trypoeting12113 жыл бұрын

    Love how you don’t have to compromise on anything ‼️ amazing house 👏🏻

  • @DeadChannel420
    @DeadChannel4204 жыл бұрын

    I have been thinking that camping means hiding and shooting in Fps Game. But this video proves it wrong

  • @Telencephelon

    @Telencephelon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Best Millennial quote in a long time!

  • @kevinfranco1205
    @kevinfranco12053 жыл бұрын

    Mostly successful men and women you see today also pass through this , but they didn't give up , and when they started making money , they used wisely most especially they invested wisely

  • @thomsonkaribyron5407

    @thomsonkaribyron5407

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's 100% true , you just speaked my mind

  • @lawrencegernon7103

    @lawrencegernon7103

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thomsonkaribyron5407 I have been anonymously seeking investment advice on stocks and cryptocurrency. which is more profitable and flexible to invest in for short and long capital appreciation...

  • @dulledcamelback8432

    @dulledcamelback8432

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bitcoin trading right now should be on every financial caution individualist in few months will be ecstatic with the decision you made today. Bitcoin is the future!!

  • @anthonyscot4306

    @anthonyscot4306

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dulledcamelback8432 Investments carry risk the market could crash for various reason companies could go bankrupt or in a positive sense a stock could soar over time Rick's is important when you decide to add different asset to your portfolio.

  • @philipslawrence2573

    @philipslawrence2573

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dulledcamelback8432 For a financial independence of life this is one of kind advice

  • @freedom7475
    @freedom7475 Жыл бұрын

    Honest, simple and ver informative. Thank you. Wish I’d found you sooner 😊

  • @Tinyhomedeals
    @Tinyhomedeals4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. That's what motivated us to start our channel and spread the word about tiny living. Your channel does it so much better than our little one. Thanks so much.👍⛺😍

  • @tomsmith3987
    @tomsmith39874 жыл бұрын

    Ive been living in a 23 foot motorhome for 3 years also.

  • @jerseyg2gstrong936
    @jerseyg2gstrong9364 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I want to do with my life.

  • @sakandarali2

    @sakandarali2

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am in too

  • @smokey-smore

    @smokey-smore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sikandar Digital Nomad same

  • @derrickacoates9223

    @derrickacoates9223

    3 жыл бұрын

    It seem so peaceful and simple

  • @matty6848

    @matty6848

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why don’t you then?

  • @TimLynchNZ
    @TimLynchNZ4 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching how this courageous gal makes an interesting life for herself. I work part time at the Martins Bay Holiday Park, in the North of NZ and see many types of visiting caravans. The beauty of being in NZ is the wonderful land and seascapes that you can enjoy as well as inexpensive Department of Conservation camping grounds that are very common. When one has a large network of friends across the whole country this allows you far more leeway as you can visit and also help with gardening, farming and maintenance when being a guest.

  • @LandElevated
    @LandElevated3 жыл бұрын

    Your story gives inspiration to those who are planning to live in rural. We would love to share this with our customers who bought vacant land from us and planning to live away from the city. They will surely get awesome ideas from your videos.

  • @Dimaz42
    @Dimaz424 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how do you get around something that need a physical address, like having a bank account? or when you want to shopping online?

  • @GrummanIsComin

    @GrummanIsComin

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's what I wonder too!

  • @saltylandscaper7193

    @saltylandscaper7193

    4 жыл бұрын

    Post office box in some cases will take care of that. But not always.

  • @marcr3170

    @marcr3170

    4 жыл бұрын

    there are different solutions available, for example managed offices and coworking spaces like regus provide a "virtual office" with an address and post collection for less than $100 per annum. Amazon also provides free delivery to its lockers that are located all over in many countries.

  • @MyFriendlyPup

    @MyFriendlyPup

    4 жыл бұрын

    20 years ago they were saying "who would never buy online, too risky".. .Matter of perspective.

  • @shellchenonceau7832

    @shellchenonceau7832

    4 жыл бұрын

    In USA, the Creativity RV channel explains many insurance solutions to stay properly covered.

  • @magomago7819
    @magomago78194 жыл бұрын

    I envy you in a good way😘.

  • @Livey01
    @Livey014 жыл бұрын

    Awesome... I love seeing others living in their caravan too! I live in a tiny weird pop up caravan in Tasmania with solid walls I call Qube. I renovate it while chipping away at my electrical apprenticeship at a caravan park. The options to move around and live around the mountains, lakes, forests, farms or ocean are endless. I do agree about staying in one place longer though. It's much better to become familiar with locals and the area. I love the transient visitors and their stories at the caravan park too in the unpowered section (when they are actually here!) As with the dating thing... I did date someone living in a bus at some stage hehe :-) happy travels and good luck with the renovation!

  • @hikingwiththeshackletons
    @hikingwiththeshackletons4 жыл бұрын

    We have had a touring caravan for three seasons now, we have two daughters (11 & 12). We had thought about full time van living but felt it’s impractical for us at the moment. However we are still seriously considering it when the girls have left school. Some families live just fine in caravans but for us, it would take away the novelty of being away in the caravan. We love travelling K and have followed her for over two years now.

  • @PKV-wl3ec
    @PKV-wl3ec4 жыл бұрын

    What about security.. do you feel safe?

  • @amarmrkulic1389

    @amarmrkulic1389

    4 жыл бұрын

    She got arsenal under the bed.

  • @Loneislander23
    @Loneislander234 жыл бұрын

    I feel bad for this generation, we work hard but still can't afford a house in city.

  • @usmcpound

    @usmcpound

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's because ya'll are electing officials who love to bump up taxes.

  • @spencerwilton5831

    @spencerwilton5831

    4 жыл бұрын

    usmcpound Incomes have risen and taxes have fallen in real terms over the last forty years. People have more than ever. However house price rises have vastly outstripped rising incomes. My parents first home cost them just over a years combined salary. Today, someone on an average wage needs ten years salary to purchase the average U.K. home. The last generation made a killing from property, and now we are funding their retirement!

  • @Loneislander23

    @Loneislander23

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Lovemusic78566 China didn't get wealth for no reason. Overall, some governments sale their people's benefits to exchange cheaper labor.

  • @rpodadventure
    @rpodadventure Жыл бұрын

    What a great rig! I've been living in Canada in my 2- foot Forest River Rpod 180 for 3 years and I still love it. Her little trailer is so well-appointed and comfy looking. Thanks for posting this. Now I know I'm not the only one who decided not to waste a perfectly good life by working for a house to store stuff for the house.

  • @eyelidman09
    @eyelidman094 жыл бұрын

    Travelling K is a wonderful example of someone adapting to living and working in a small space - just as you both did when you started this channel. Long may it be so. 😷👍🖖😷

  • @AdvExploRish
    @AdvExploRish4 жыл бұрын

    Exploring Alternatives: Posts Everyone: Rushes to comment first! 🤪

  • @krutipatel5699

    @krutipatel5699

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @deadeyedsam850

    @deadeyedsam850

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only the paint chip eating short bus seat warmers. On the other hand .military's the world over love the "me first" people when they call for volunteers check a field for landmines .

  • @shaloon64
    @shaloon644 жыл бұрын

    0:41 "Oi don ave a moagage"

  • @mylamodelo2724
    @mylamodelo27243 жыл бұрын

    I love it that it has a lot of windows and see al the views. I so love it

  • @robw3027
    @robw30274 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Super attitude and one nice caravan. Wish our trailers had some of those features such as the opening large skylight and those full open windows. I also agree that when you move to an RV, so an engine all in one vehicle, it gets way too expensive immediately. Cheers. And to the young lady- happy trails!

  • @beachdetectingireland3984
    @beachdetectingireland39843 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the upload . I'll be buying one soon . Very well explained .

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